• Postdoc Fellow in Advanced AI for Energy/Power…

    Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)


    Details

     

    Title Postdoc Fellow in Advanced AI for Energy/Power Grids

     

    School Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

     

    Department/Area Electrical Engineering / Applied Mathematics / Computer Science

     

    Position Description Professors Le Xie and Na Li in the John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences ( SEAS ) at Harvard University seek a motivated postdoctoral fellow with a Ph.D. in electrical engineering, applied mathematics, or related field.

     

    Candidates will perform research on agentic AI, foundational modeling, optimization, and control of multiagent autonomous systems with an application in renewable energy and power grids, in addition to working closely with graduate students and collaborators on research projects. This postdoctoral fellow will work closely with Professors Xie and Li while engaging with the broader Harvard community such as the Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability, as well as the Kempner Institute.

    Basic Qualifications

    Ph.D. in electrical engineering, applied mathematics, or related field.

     

    Candidates who have a strong mathematical background in reinforcement learning and/or control (e.g., optimal control, decentralized control, and/or adaptive control) with a strong desire to make an impact on energy/power grids are preferred.

    Additional Qualifications

    Candidate should have substantial publication history, in addition to good teamwork and communication skills.

    Special Instructions

    A complete application must include a curriculum vitae, 2-5 letters of reference, three publication samples, and an optional 1-2 page statement of research.

    Contact Information

    Roisin Dowling

     

    Contact Email [email protected]

     

    Salary Range

     

    $67,600 – $91,826

     

    Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as rank, years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.

     

    Minimum Number of References Required 2

     

    Maximum Number of References Allowed 5

     

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